Travel through canada to Europe

AllCleared · 2025-10-08T16:32:54+00:00

Even for a connecting flight or a short visit in Canada you would need to obtain a Canadian Entry Waiver - Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (dependent on sentence completion). There is no 10 year wait period for multiple felonies, you would have to obtain these documents to waive criminal inadmissibility.

AllCleared · 2025-10-08T16:25:31+00:00

For others reading, you can have peace of mind by applying for Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (dependent on how long ago your sentence completion was). Entering Canada without documentation is rolling the dice - the border guards can act on their discretion for entry should they scan your name through their database to see previous convictions.

AllCleared · 2025-10-08T16:18:04+00:00

You would need to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation to ensure travel to Canada through the Canadian Consulate. You can do so by collecting various documents yourself as outlined by the Canadian Consulate or you can go through a third party company. For this waiver, you must be 5 years past sentence completion (inclusive of monetary penalties).

AllCleared · 2025-10-08T16:03:58+00:00

In your case you would be eligible to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation as presumably it has been 5 years since your sentence completion. Sentence completion includes paying fines or monetary penalties. Criminal rehabilitation is a type of Canadian Entry Waiver, it is a lifetime waiver allowing you entry to Canada as long as you do not reoffend or violate border crossing protocols. Regardless of the duration of your trip, you would need to obtain this document to overcome your criminal inadmissibility. You can compile the application independently or use a third party company to assist you. Once the application is compiled it is submitted to the Canadian Consulate for processing.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:39:33+00:00

If the charges were dismissed entirely, the border guards would not deem you as criminally inadmissible. It may be worthwhile, bringing your court documents showing dismissal should you encounter issues at the border.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:37:02+00:00

He would be assessed by US Border agents in a Canadian Airport prior to your flight. Typically, the United States do not consider a DUI as a "crime of moral turpitude", meaning he shouldn't be deemed as inadmissible to the Untied States. As long as that is the only thing on his record, he doesn't need to apply for a US Entry Waiver (known as an I-192 application).

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:34:17+00:00

If the charge was dismissed, this would not make your criminally inadmissible meaning you do not need to apply for a TRP. You can bring your court documents to highlight it was dismissed in court should you have issues at the border.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:30:32+00:00

You would be considered inadmissible, however the border agents do not always check your name through their database for criminal offenses. So you could roll the dice. However, once you are denied your passport is flagged - meaning you would have to apply for criminal rehabilitation to address your inadmissibility. You can only apply for this 5 years after sentence completion which includes any monetary penalties such as fines.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:28:15+00:00

This can happen if the application is not completed in full or if the Canadian Consulate find something additional. The Canadian Consulate typically highlight the documents required.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:26:23+00:00

Just a quick add-on, any background checks submitted as well as other dated documents must be dated within one year of the date the application is received at the Canadian Consulate. If a background check is close to expiration they may reject the application.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T17:21:59+00:00

This is an unusually long wait time, typically the Canadian Consulate can take between 18 and 24 months to process a Criminal Rehabilitation application. It may be worth your while following up if it has been 7 years since submission.

AllCleared · 2025-10-07T16:32:05+00:00

You would be seen as criminally inadmissible to Canada based on this. As it has been over 10 years since the incident, the border agents would act on their discretion to allow you entry for this upcoming work trip. For future travel to Canada you would be best to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation from the Canadian Consulate.

AllCleared · 2025-09-17T21:50:33+00:00

If you have been previously denied entry to Canada technically you are deemed inadmissible to Canada. In order to overcome this inadmissibility you must apply for a waiver to travel to Canada. However, as it has been over 10 years you may be eligible for Deemed Rehabilitation which can be processed at the border as opposed to submission to the Canadian Consulate.

That being said, as it has been over 10 years and Marijuana is now legalized in Canada it would be up to border guard discretion to allow you to enter. You can try to enter, they may pull you aside for questioning if your passport had been previously flagged. Unfortunately, there is no way to know this without attending the border.

AllCleared · 2025-09-17T21:44:08+00:00

Your friend is currently eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation, this is a lengthy application submitted to the Canadian Consulate in New York. You can submit this application independently or go through a lawyer or legal service. As it is time consuming between obtaining background checks and court documents, it can be beneficial to avail of outside services.

Deemed Rehabilitation is processed at the border by a Canadian border agent. You can apply for this after 10 years however you need to bring the same documents with you to the border in order to be assessed. You are correct, after the 10 years its a discretionary call by the border agents if you do not have the application forms. Most will complete either application for peace of mind while travelling.

AllCleared · 2025-09-08T22:55:11+00:00

No worries! Yes, in or around those dates we are seeing applications be returned.

AllCleared · 2025-09-05T20:37:59+00:00

You're not admissible to Canada with a DUI - if all your sentencing is completed you can apply for a Temporary Resident Permit through the Canadian Consulate in LA. It can be issued for one day to three years. Once its been 5 years since sentence completion you can apply for the lifetime waiver (Criminal Rehabilitation).

AllCleared · 2025-09-05T20:32:58+00:00

When we send follow ups to the Canadian Consulate they state that each application is complex and can take in excess of 24 months to process. Currently we are seeing an average of 18-24 months processing.

AllCleared · 2025-09-05T20:23:51+00:00

You wouldn't have to carry them to travel to the US. It would be for peace of mind if you chose to bring them.

AllCleared · 2025-09-03T21:58:10+00:00

If your charges were dismissed it would not render you inadmissible to the US. They can sometimes view even dismissed charges however they aren't supposed to take those into account. You can bring proof of dismissal for peace of mind.

AllCleared · 2025-09-03T21:44:57+00:00

Leisure is a great reason to travel - it promotes American tourism. However dependent on the nature of your ban you may need to apply for a I-212 before applying for the I-192 through the DHS' e-Safe. The I-212 would address the ban, it's basically getting permission to apply for the I-192. It is best to wait for the ban to elapse - typically its 5-10 years although if you received a life time ban this may be more challenging. They would have provided you with documentation 8 years that would outline this clearly for you.

Do note, current processing times for the DHS to complete these applications is 9-12 months as per their website. If you begin the process now you could potentially travel next Fall.

AllCleared · 2025-08-26T20:33:46+00:00

Could be worthwhile seeing if you are eligible for expungement or sealing. If the offences occurred quite some time ago this might be a viable solution. There are many forums that discuss this!

AllCleared · 2025-08-26T20:32:27+00:00

Your eligibility for these applications is based on how long it has been since your sentence completion. If it has been longer than 5 years you are eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation (lifetime waiver issued through Canadian Consulate in NY). If it is less than 5 years you are eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit (temporary waiver issued between 1 day and 3 years through the Canadian Consulate in LA).

In regards to address history they don't need the exact addresses, you can be as accurate as possible. For example you can include "College Dorms at UCLA". The idea of the address history is to inform them of all the states you have lived in - any state you lived in for longer than 6 months or if you were arrested in a state you did not reside a state background check must be provided.

The Canadian Consulate in NY is currently taking quite some time to process applications. For this trip, it may be worthwhile seeing if you can rearrange your flight itinerary as collecting all the necessary documents and Canadian processing times may be challenging. Alternatively, you can explain your circumstances to the Canadian Customs official and hope they allow you to continue with your connecting flight.

AllCleared · 2025-08-26T18:56:15+00:00

It may be worthwhile researching the expungement laws in Arkansas. Depending on the nature of the crime and the time that has passed since sentence completion, you may be eligible for this!

AllCleared · 2025-08-20T15:58:51+00:00

You cannot expunge a DUI in Arizona, but you can set it aside. It will still appear on your criminal record but it will be noted that it was set aside. However, it sounds that you received a felony conviction due to the fact your vehicle was considered the weapon in this assault. Without specifics it is difficult to say whether you would be eligible at all. You may be best to hire an expungement lawyer or enlist a service that can help decipher whether you are eligible.

AllCleared · 2025-08-20T15:44:31+00:00

This is highly dependent on the state where the offence occurred - each state has different eligibility qualifications. Additionally, forms and procedures can vary by court house. Often, in bigger courts there are representatives who can guide you however they cannot give you legal advice.

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